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Most Texans say they oppose local data centers as politicians shift their focus on regulating them
News ClipKUT·TX

Most Texans say they oppose local data centers as politicians shift their focus on regulating them

Recent polling reveals that a majority of Texans oppose the construction of data centers in their communities, influencing politicians to propose stricter regulations. Democratic candidates James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa have introduced agendas calling for local control, an end to tax breaks, and a halt to new data center construction. Governor Greg Abbott has also expressed support for reining in data centers, praising Diode Ventures' decision to withdraw a project and planning to pursue legislation for new standards.

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7/24/2026
Texas Data Center Project Near Cedar Creek Lake Withdrawn Amid Community Opposition
News ClipTexarkana Today·Henderson County, TX

Texas Data Center Project Near Cedar Creek Lake Withdrawn Amid Community Opposition

A proposed data center by Diode Ventures near Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County, Texas, has been withdrawn after strong community opposition, despite Governor Greg Abbott claiming the withdrawal was due to his new state standards. The article clarifies that no formal state laws or binding rules currently exist to enforce such standards, suggesting community pressure was the primary factor. The incident highlights the political debate around data center development and potential future regulations in Texas.

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7/24/2026
East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash
News ClipMyParisTexas·Henderson County, TX

East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash

A proposed data center project by Diode Ventures in Henderson County, East Texas, has been canceled due to community backlash over water usage and a tougher stance on rural data center development by Gov. Greg Abbott. Residents and officials raised concerns about the project's impact on Cedar Creek Lake, which supplies water to the Fort Worth area, especially during low rainfall. Governor Abbott has since proposed new regulatory recommendations for data centers across the state.

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7/24/2026
Developer withdraws plans for East Texas data center due to Gov. Greg Abbott’s directives
News ClipTyler Morning Telegraph·Henderson County, TX

Developer withdraws plans for East Texas data center due to Gov. Greg Abbott’s directives

Diode Ventures has withdrawn its plans for a data center project in Henderson County, Texas, near Cedar Creek Lake. The developer cited Governor Greg Abbott's recent executive directives on data center regulations as the primary reason for the retraction. Local community opposition also played a significant role in the project's halt.

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7/24/2026
Data Center Developer Withdraws East Texas Project After Failing To Meet Abbott's Standards
News ClipDallas Express·Henderson County, TX

Data Center Developer Withdraws East Texas Project After Failing To Meet Abbott's Standards

Diode Ventures has withdrawn its proposed data center project near Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County, East Texas. The withdrawal follows Governor Greg Abbott's declaration that the project failed to meet the state's standards for community protection, natural resources, and the electric grid. Diode cited community perspectives and its own "higher standard" for development as reasons for withdrawal.

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7/23/2026
Henderson County community celebrates withdrawal of data center proposal
News Clip4:30KLTV 7·Trinidad, Henderson County, TX

Henderson County community celebrates withdrawal of data center proposal

Residents in Trinidad, Henderson County, Texas, are celebrating after Diode Ventures withdrew its controversial data center proposal near Cedar Creek Lake Reservoir. Community members view this as a victory but emphasize the need for broader state-level regulations, including eliminating tax exemptions for data centers in Texas.

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7/23/2026
Data center company decides not to build in East Texas
News ClipThe Texas Tribune·Henderson County, TX

Data center company decides not to build in East Texas

Diode Ventures has canceled its proposed data center project in Henderson County, East Texas, citing Governor Greg Abbott's stricter development standards for rural areas. The project faced significant local opposition due to concerns over its high water usage from Cedar Creek Lake and its proximity to residential communities. Governor Abbott has since proposed comprehensive regulatory recommendations for data centers across the state.

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7/23/2026
East Texas data center withdraws after falling short of the Governor’s directives
News ClipNews Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX·Henderson County, TX

East Texas data center withdraws after falling short of the Governor’s directives

A proposed data center by Diode Ventures in Henderson County, Texas, has been withdrawn after failing to meet Governor Greg Abbott's directives and community expectations. The directives emphasize protecting natural resources, the power grid, and residents' quality of life. The Governor's office plans to seek legislation to codify these expectations for future data center developments.

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7/23/2026
Plans scrapped for data center that would have pulled water from Tarrant-owned lake
News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Tool, Henderson County, TX

Plans scrapped for data center that would have pulled water from Tarrant-owned lake

Diode Ventures has abandoned plans for a data center in Henderson County, Texas, that would have drawn nearly 2 billion gallons of water annually from Cedar Creek Lake. The decision followed significant public outcry and a resolution from the Henderson County Commissioners Court opposing high-water-use data centers.

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7/22/2026
Thousands sign petition to “save Cedar Creek Lake” from proposed data center
News Clip2:43KLTV 7·Trinidad, Henderson County, TX

Thousands sign petition to “save Cedar Creek Lake” from proposed data center

Residents near Cedar Creek Lake in East Texas are opposing a proposed 759-acre data center by Diode Ventures, fearing its estimated 5 million gallons/day water usage will further lower the already declining lake levels during a Stage 3 drought. Over 2,500 people have signed a petition, which they plan to present at a July 27th interim hearing in Austin, urging county and state leaders for stronger regulations on data center water use.

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7/19/2026
Data center, now on hold, sought up to 2 billion gallons from Tarrant-owned lake
News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Tool, Henderson County, TX

Data center, now on hold, sought up to 2 billion gallons from Tarrant-owned lake

Plans for a data center in Henderson County, Texas, developed by Diode Ventures, are on hold due to the developer's failure to justify its request for up to 2 billion gallons of water annually from Cedar Creek Lake. Local residents and a county resolution oppose data centers with high water consumption and inadequate safeguards. Despite the delay, an opposition group believes the project may still be moving forward.

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7/10/2026
Lake Grab, Massive Data Center Plan Targets Fort Worth's Drinking Water
News ClipHoodline·Henderson County, TX

Lake Grab, Massive Data Center Plan Targets Fort Worth's Drinking Water

A proposed hyperscale data center near Cedar Creek Lake, a primary water source for Fort Worth, is seeking to withdraw millions of gallons of water daily, raising concerns about strain on the critical water supply. Local officials and residents are opposing the plan, leading to a temporary pause on new high-intensity water commitments and calls for comprehensive environmental reviews. The project is being advanced by Diode Ventures, an entitlement developer.

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7/2/2026
Proposed data center would pull from lake that supplies most of Fort Worth’s water
News ClipFort Worth Report·Henderson County, TX

Proposed data center would pull from lake that supplies most of Fort Worth’s water

Residents are opposing a proposed data center by Diode Ventures in Henderson County, Texas, citing concerns about its high water demands from Cedar Creek Lake, a primary source for Fort Worth's drinking water. The West Cedar Creek Municipal Utility District has enacted a temporary suspension on "high-intensity water service commitments" in response to developer interest, halting data center development in the area. Advocates are now pushing for statewide limitations on water and power-dependent tech facilities.

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7/2/2026
Most data centers won't share data about water use with Texas lawmakers
News ClipTexas Public Radio | TPR·TX

Most data centers won't share data about water use with Texas lawmakers

Texas lawmakers are concerned about the significant water consumption by data centers and the industry's failure to report water usage, hindering the state's future water planning. Many data centers are not complying with state law to report their water consumption, making it difficult for the Texas Water Development Board to accurately assess the impact on water supplies. Lawmakers are considering strengthening disclosure and enforcement requirements.

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6/26/2026
Texas asked data centers to report their water use. Most of them didn't respond
News ClipKUT·TX

Texas asked data centers to report their water use. Most of them didn't respond

Texas lawmakers expressed frustration during a legislative hearing that most data centers in the state are not reporting their water usage. The Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Water Development Board reported very low response rates to mandatory surveys, prompting calls for increased transparency from the industry. Lawmakers are considering setting stricter disclosure requirements in the upcoming legislative session.

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AmazonGoogle
6/26/2026
Texas House Committee Probes Data Centers Strain on Water
News ClipTexas Scorecard·Tom Green County, TX

Texas House Committee Probes Data Centers Strain on Water

A Texas House Committee investigated the strain data centers place on state water and energy resources, with lawmakers criticizing companies for a lack of transparency and low survey response rates. Citizens testified, advocating for moratoriums on new data center construction. Governor Greg Abbott directed the PUC to ensure data centers pay for grid connections.

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MetaAmazonGoogle
6/24/2026
Texas Faces Growing Grassroots Opposition to Data Center Expansion
News ClipThe Spokesman-Review·Henderson County, TX

Texas Faces Growing Grassroots Opposition to Data Center Expansion

Grassroots opposition is intensifying across Texas against the rapid expansion of large data centers, driven by concerns over water usage, power consumption, noise, and environmental impact. Local communities are organizing, with examples like Henderson County passing a resolution to study impacts and Hill County facing a lawsuit after enacting a moratorium. The conflict highlights a power imbalance between well-funded developers and local residents.

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Meta
6/12/2026
'We're already in a drought': Locals sound alarm over data center planned near Henderson County wate
News Clip2:08KETK NBC·Henderson County, TX

'We're already in a drought': Locals sound alarm over data center planned near Henderson County wate

Residents in Henderson County, East Texas, are actively opposing a proposed AI data center by Diode Ventures, citing concerns over water scarcity from Cedar Creek Lake during an ongoing drought and potential strain on the local power grid. During a West Cedar Creek Municipal Utility District meeting, locals voiced strong opposition, demanding answers from the board.

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5/22/2026